The 54th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was a four-day musical extravaganza like no other, with over 70 performances daily across stages and tents nestled in the heart of Gentilly, inside the historic Fair Grounds Race Course. Thousands of patrons eagerly lined up each morning, ready to dive into a day of soulful music, mouthwatering cuisine, and rich cultural exchange.
Known globally as a music and foodie mecca, New Orleans did not disappoint. Attendees sampled everything from spicy gumbo, po’boys, vegan soul food, refreshing lemonades and iced teas, to sweet potato pies, oysters, wings, and the city’s legendary pork and chicken cracklins.
The heralded Congo Square Marketplace stood as a proud cultural beacon—showcasing handmade jewelry, artwork, and straw baskets, all celebrating the African Diaspora’s deep influence on the festival’s spirit…